Educators
Ditch the devices, and let drums do the talking!
You know from watching the kids, 'drumming together' is simple, fun, accessible, and effective!
Drumming together inspires connection and celebration, provides participants with an instant sense of joy, accomplishment and gratification, boosts confidence, employee enthusiasm, and positive morale.
Drumming with Afrobeat is one of the most inspiring group activities, and is guaranteed to connect EVERYONE in the room within minutes! – the effect is immediate & infectious!
Afrobeat deliver inspiring Interactive Drumming Experiences where EVERYONE gets a drum & an invitation to join in!
Perfect for Educator Conferences, Leadership Training, Team Building and Wellness Drumming Programs.
Become a certified Afrobeat for Kids Drum Facilitator!
Afrobeat work closely with you to develop your drum facilitator confidence, with a tried & tested facilitation method, and interactive drumming formula, that is relevant, age appropriate and pedagogical in its content ready for you to hit the ground drumming!
Discounted African Drum packages available to School Groups.
What's on offer!
Staff Team Building
Suit: Professional & Personal Development, Team Building, Leadership Training
Duration: 45 min
Description:
When we drum together, we work as a team one beat at a time. Afrobeat creates an atmosphere of fun, success, and being part of something special while participants learn the art of working together without words, building dynamic sounds and rhythmic layers traditional to African Music. The experience of drumming together helps remove social barriers in a non-intimidating, and fun atmosphere. Your staff can relax, gain enthusiasm and the necessary confidence to fully participate in other ‘team’ activities.
Staff Wellness Drumming
Suit: Stress relief and Mindfulness for Teachers
Duration: 60 min
Description:
There is a growing body of research on the therapeutic effects of group drumming. Ground-breaking studies show drumming benefits the immune system, stress levels, and mood. It also shows that repetitive drumming changes brain wave activity, inducing a state of calm, and focused awareness. Just what teachers need to get through the everyday pressures, demands, and expectations of their teaching role.
When we drum, we engage both hemispheres of our brain simultaneously. This is meditation. Uplifted, alive, and present in the current moment. Through this rhythmic entrancement, your team will learn to quiet the distraction, regain focus, and calm breath and mind, promoting relaxation, a healthy mind, and a new pathway to social belonging.
'Find your Rhythm' - Wellness Course
Suit: Schools and Organisations wanting to invest in the long term, and measurable wellness benefits for their team.
Duration: 45 min sessions, weekly over 5 weeks
Description:
The Drum is a vehicle for personal and professional transformation in this 5-week journey, that promotes new pathways to social belonging and re connection, while improving overall well being. While learning to play in a drumming ensemble, participants will be introduced to the themes of teamwork, communication, respect, leadership, and community values. Rhythm and group drumming provide powerful health benefits and metaphors for living life that will leave your team feeling positive, relaxed, rejuvenated, and inspired.
Drum Teacher Training
Suit: Primary and Secondary School Music Teachers
Duration: Flexible
Delivery: Zoom or in-person
Description:
Learn to present an 8 week Beginner African Drumming Course to your Students.
Afrobeat for Kids - Drum Facilitator Training
For: Early Learning Educators, School Teachers, and School Holiday Program Leaders.
Duration: Flexible
Delivery: Zoom or in-person
Description:
Learn how to deliver Afrobeat's popular and successful interactive drumming experience. Afrobeat work closely with you to develop your drum facilitator confidence, with a tried & tested facilitation method, and interactive drumming formula, that is relevant, age appropriate and pedagogical in its content ready for you to hit the ground drumming!